John Nongrum : Tragic Deaths in Illegal Coal Mine: Ri-Bhoi Miners Perish

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Ri-Bhoi coal miners
2. Illegal mine fatalities Assam

Three coal miners, including two from Meghalaya, have reportedly died in an illegal rat-hole mine in Patkai Hills, Tinsukia district, Assam. The victims have been identified as John Nongrum and Phingel Umbah from Meghalaya, and Dawa Sherpa from Nepal. The incident occurred in the Tikok West mining site, where a landslide trapped the miners inside the mine. The bodies have not been recovered yet, and rescue operations are ongoing with the assistance of multiple agencies. The families of the victims have been informed, and authorities are working to gather more details about the tragic incident.

Tragic Incident Claims Lives of Coal Miners in Assam

Three coal miners, including two from Meghalaya, tragically lost their lives after being trapped inside an illegal rat-hole mine in the Patkai Hills of Tinsukia district, Assam. The incident occurred at the Tikok West mining site between Bargolai and Namdang, under the Tikok colliery in Ledo.

Victims Identified

The deceased have been identified as John Nongrum of Jatah village and Phingel Umbah of Korhadem village in Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya. The third victim was identified as Dawa Sherpa from Bhojpur, Nepal. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has reached the accident spot, but the bodies have not yet been recovered.

Rescue Operation

Four miners were engaged in procuring illegal coal from the rat-hole mine, with three of them entering the mine while the fourth assisted in coal transportation. A sudden landslide trapped the three workers inside the mine, leading to their tragic demise. The authorities are currently carrying out a rescue operation, with various agencies being called in for assistance.

Official Statements

Director General of Police Idashisha Nongrang confirmed the reports of the two Meghalaya residents losing their lives in the coal mine tragedy. She mentioned that the family members of the victims, along with a Ri-Bhoi police team, have traveled to Tinsukia to gather more information.

Ri-Bhoi Superintendent of Police, Jagpal Singh Dhanoa, stated that information about the incident was relayed to the police and civil administration in Tinsukia by the family members of the victims through Mawhati MLA Charles Marngar. He added that the bodies of the deceased miners have not yet been recovered.

Ongoing Investigation

The Tinsukia district administration is investigating the incident that occurred in the illegal coal mining site. The authorities suspect that the miners died inside the mine due to the landslide, but confirmation will only be possible once their bodies are retrieved. The administration is determined to carry out a thorough investigation and ensure the safety of miners in the region.

As the rescue operation continues, the tragic loss of lives serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by coal miners in illegal mining activities. The authorities are working tirelessly to prevent such incidents in the future and ensure the safety of all individuals involved in mining operations.